Federal Judge Blocks Trump from Revoking Status of 532,000 Immigrants

A federal judge, Indira Talwani, has blocked the Trump administration's plan to revoke humanitarian parole protections for over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The ruling, which emphasizes the need for individual case reviews before termination of status, comes as a response to the administration's claims that the program poses national security risks. Talwani stated that the government's interpretation of immigration law was flawed, asserting that expedited removal applies only to those who entered illegally. The CHNV program, initiated under President Biden, allows these migrants to stay in the U.S. for two years, a move criticized by some as lacking a long-term solution. The ruling is seen as a significant legal setback for the Trump administration's immigration policies and may impact the broader immigration enforcement strategy leading up to the 2026 midterms. The case underscores the ongoing tensions surrounding immigration policy in the U.S.